I really like the idea of memorizing. However, I wonder whether every answer in the catechism is of equal value for memorization.
When I was an 8th grader Rev. Henry Bruinooge was our pastor. He told those of us in the catechism class that we needn't memorize anything. But each week we had to select 6 scripture texts from the lesson and write each one 6 times. Those texts have remained in my memory even now.
There are children (and adults) who have great difficulty with memorizing. Perhaps you could provide an alternative like the one above for those who choose to do it this way.
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I really like the idea of memorizing. However, I wonder whether every answer in the catechism is of equal value for memorization.
When I was an 8th grader Rev. Henry Bruinooge was our pastor. He told those of us in the catechism class that we needn't memorize anything. But each week we had to select 6 scripture texts from the lesson and write each one 6 times. Those texts have remained in my memory even now.
There are children (and adults) who have great difficulty with memorizing. Perhaps you could provide an alternative like the one above for those who choose to do it this way.